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John Farnsworth is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. He serves as Director of the Aerospace Mechanics Research Center (AMReC) and the Research and Engineering Center for Unmanned Vehicles (RECUV). His expertise lies in experimental fluid dynamics, particularly in flow control, unsteady aerodynamics, and wind tunnel testing. Farnsworth holds a PhD, MS, and BS in Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2011, 2007, 2006).
His research focuses on image-based flow velocimetry, fluid-structure interaction, and biologically inspired flight. Notable contributions include studies on wind turbine aerodynamics, synthetic jet dynamics, and stall flutter mechanisms. He has developed novel wind tunnel systems like the WindCline for wildfire combustion analysis and the unsteady low-speed wind tunnel with louver systems.
Awards include the Michael A. Sadowsky Prize (2007) and NSF Graduate Fellowship Honorable Mention (2006–2007). His work bridges computational and experimental methods, emphasizing practical applications in aerospace systems and environmental fluid dynamics.
Key collaborations include investigations into wind turbine blade aerodynamics under varying inflow conditions and active flow control strategies for flexible wings. His labs emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to address challenges in aerodynamics, propulsion, and unmanned vehicle systems.
